41-year-old Julie Valadez Charged With Felony Bail Jumping Connected To Current Criminal Walworth County Case Prohibiting Contact With Her Children

Valadez was charged with bail jumping in mid-December of last year, she had a $500K cash bail for prior criminal charges, but the cash bond was not forfeited, according to Walworth County court records.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 8, 2026

Elkhorn, Wisconsin - On December 19, 2025, the Walworth County District Attorney's Office filed one felony count for bail jumping against Julie C. Valadez, 41, in addition to two prior felony charges filed on February 3, 2023 for interfering with child custody of other parent including party to a crime, and for interfering with custody after custody order including party to a crime regarding her then 15-year-old son Ethan D. Valadez (now 18) who ran away from his abusive father, Ricardo Valadez, a former pastor in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Article link: http://hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2025/08/free-at-last-41-year-old-julie-c.html)

At the time when Ethan ran away, he fled to Canada to be with his mother, Julie who was seeking asylum, Ethan also sought asylum in Canada, but he was forced by the Canadian immigration services to cross back involuntary into the U.S. with his father. Once, Ethan and his abusive father arrived at the Milwaukee Intentional Airport, it was decided that Ethan would stay with Julie's parents.

Later in May 2025, Julie decided to return to the U.S. and face the frivolous criminal charges filed in Walworth County against her. (Article link: http://hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2025/08/41-year-old-julie-c-valadez-jailed-for.html)

History: Julie's 4 children were illegally taken away from her by Waukesha County Family Court Judge Michael Aprahamian, despite the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling that he failed to follow state law and was ordered to correct his error. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II on February 2, 2022 ruled that Waukesha County Judge Aprahamian erred in removing full custody from Julie in the divorce case and awarded full custody of their children to the father who was found to be a known domestic abuser and couldn't prove in court that he had complied with state law by submitting to a state certified batterer's treatment program and completing the program as required by law.

Judge Aprahamian was forced to remove himself from the divorce case in Julie Valadez v. Ricardo Valadez in Waukesha County. Then, Waukesha County Family Court Judge Ralph M. Ramirez was assigned to the case and he allowed for Judge Aprahamian's illegal decision to place Julie's 4 children with their abusive father to continue. To date, Judge Ramirez was later removed from the Valadez divorce case and Judge Jennifer R. Dorow took over the case who has also failed to abide by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling to correct Judge Aprahamian's erroneous decision, and to allow Julie joint custody of her children as well.

Waukesha County judges Aprahamian, Ramirez and Dorow have never held a court hearing to determine, if Julie was an unfit mother, but rather their decisions to continue to ignore the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruling to correct Judge Aprahamian's error continues today with no accountability. According to state law, abused children are not normally placed with an abusive parent for their safety, which in this case was Ricardo Valadez.

Julie Valadez and her family were recognized as the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) Hispanic Family of the Year in 2017.

The Julie Valadez story: https://youtu.be/lVjb_6tFG8A

In the Walworth County two criminal cases, Julie's attorney has requested the court to remove the Walworth County District Attorney's Office from the case and appoint a special prosecutor, according to Walworth County court records.

To date, the Walworth County District Attorney's Office has failed to provide Julie's attorney with the discovery documents.

If convicted, Julie is facing up to 6 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines, or both for bail jumping, and she is also facing up to 12 years and 6 months in prison and up to $25,000 in fines for each count of interfering with child custody of other parent including party to a crime, and for interfering with custody after custody order including party to a crime.

Julie's next Walworth County court appearance for a preliminary hearing for bail jumping is February 12, 2026, and for the two other criminal charges proceedings is set for February 12, 2026 as well, and February 16, 2026 to February 19, 2026 for jury trial (12-person jury), according to Walworth County court records.

Justice for Julie and her 4 children!

Teacher At Gary Elementary School In West Chicago Resigns After Community Backlash For Posting "Go ICE" In Social Media

A Gary Elementary School male teacher has resigned after backlash for posting "Go ICE" in social media.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 7, 2026

Chicago, Illinois - On February 5, the West Chicago School District 33 board announced during their meeting that a Gary Elementary School male teacher who posted "Go ICE" using his personal account in a social media post has resigned and that the full board accepted his resignation after being placed on leave. The teacher was identified in social media as James Alan Heidron.

According to school sources, Alan had initially submitted his resignation last month when it was discovered that he posted "Go ICE" igniting an uproar of complaints from students, parents and residents in the area. 

Flyers about Alan's "Go ICE" social media post were circulated in the community.

Alan then decided to take back his resignation, but later on decided to resubmit his resignation, which the school board confirmed that it was accepted.

Francisco Parral-Pineda, A Community Affairs Officer For The Consulate Of Mexico In Milwaukee Allegedly Exposed As A Child Predator

Four male alleged child predators exposed in Milwaukee who wanted to meet a 13-year-old boy for sex.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 5, 2026

Milwaukee. Wisconsin -  Recently multiple men (alleged child predators) attempting to meet with under age boys in Milwaukee were featured in Dad's Against Predators and posted on YouTube January 29, 2026, which got more than 2.4M views. The men used the Grindr app to meet the boys. (https://youtu.be/Dc8DIeDvujE)

One of the man is Francisco Parral-Pineda, who recently worked at the Consulado de Mexico en Milwaukee (Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee) as the Community Affairs Officer. Second man, Adam. The third man, information pending.

The fourth man named, Yordan, a waiter recently worked at Fiesta Colombia at the 3000 block of S. 20 St. in the Southside of Milwaukee.

A criminal record search in Wisconsin for Parral-Pineda did not show  any charges filed against him to date. Parral-Pineda was set to meet a 13-year-old boy at the Walgreens located by Brady Street when he was confronted by the camera crew from the Dad's Against Predators.

Adam was confronted at the Walgreens located at S. 14 St. and W. Burnham in the Southside of Milwaukee. He wanted to meet a 13-year-old boy for sex and to rob him.

Yordan, a waiter was confronted at the Fiesta Colombia Restaurant at W. Oklahoma Ave. and S. 20 St. where he worked.

Dads Against Predators is an American vigilante group founded in Ohio in 2020 by Joshua Mundy and Jay Cameron Carnicom that baits suspected sexual predators into real-life, filmed confrontations.

Update: The Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee released the following statement on January 6, 2026. The Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee refers to a video posted on social media that involves an independent professional services provider of the Consulate in alleged illicit acts.

The person in question has been released of his activities at the Consulate, pending an internal investigation.

The Consulate of Mexico reiterates its complete readiness to cooperate with the authorities in Milwaukee regarding this matter. and reaffirms its commitment to serving the Mexican and U.S. communities in Wisconsin, in strict observance of the laws of the United States of America and Mexico.

Jesus Ochoa, 43, A U.S. Border Patrol agent And Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, A Border Protection Officer Publicly Executed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, In Minneapolis

Both immigration federal agents Ochoa and Gutierrez from South Texas have been placed on leave pending the outcome of the homicide of Pretti in Minneapolis.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

February 1, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Both Jesus Ochoa, 43, a U.S. Border Patrol agent and Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, a Border Protection Officer have been identified by ProPublica as the two immigration enforcement agents from South Texas who on January 24, 2026 cold bloodedly killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, in an execution style in Minneapolis, which was video recorded.

Both Ochoa and Gutierrez have been placed on leave pending the outcome of the homicide of Pretti.

It hasn't been made public by the USDHS, which of the federal immigration officers shot Pretti in the back after he was disarmed by another agent. Pretti was no threat to the agents, according to video made public of the cold blooded execution of Pretti.

The U.S.DOJ division of Civil Rights has launched a Civil Rights investigation to find out if Pretti's civil rights were violated by both Ochoa and Gutierrez.

According to the Occupy Democrats Facebook page, Ochoa, 43, joined CBP in 2018 after years of wanting the job. According to his ex-wife, Angelica Ochoa, he graduated from the University of Texas–Pan American with a degree in criminal justice and spent much of his life in the Rio Grande Valley dreaming of becoming a Border Patrol agent. By the time the couple split in 2021, she said, he had become a gun enthusiast, owning roughly 25 rifles, pistols, and shotguns.

Gutierrez, 35, joined CBP in 2014 and works for the Office of Field Operations. He’s assigned to a special response team—a high-risk unit modeled after police SWAT teams. Records show both men were brought in from South Texas to enforce a crackdown that turned Minneapolis into a militarized zone.

Editor's note: The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled Alex Jeffrey Pretti's death a homicide.

Public Outcry Influence Change, Let's Do It! It's Our Obligation And Duty To Preserve Our Democracy Today, Tomorrow And For The Next Generation!

Public Outcry Influence Change, Let's Do It!

Trump and his MAGA corrupt White Nationalist administration are facing a national crisis after the recent Epstein files alleged that he forced a 13 or 14-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him and revealed that many of the MAGA oligarchy were connected to Epstein, and the current public outcry against the MAGA Gestapo USICE-CBP illegal acts and murders of multiple people including U.S. citizens by immigration enforcement masked agents.

Millions of anti-ICE protesters and students from public, private and voucher high schools have come out to peacefully protest around the nation, since the current events in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Still missing from peaceful protests are the students from universities, colleges and technical colleges.

Also missing from protests are all the top music and rock entertainment singers, including the Latino/Hispanic entertainment singers, groups and bands.

Also missing from protests are all the film entertainment so called stars, actors and etc...

Get off your couches, locate a local organized protest event and flood the streets to preserve our Democracy, our Civil Rights and future of democracy.

Resist, rise-up, stand strong & united, march peacefully against the invasion of our cities and states by the Trump MAGA Gestapo USDHS-ICE-CBP regime, in order to influence change.

As we all know, the USDHS-ICE-CBP doesn't follow state and federal laws, don't follow federal court orders, and especially don't abide by the U.S. Constitution and due process for all.

Silence is complicit, rise-up and make a difference to be proud off!

Posted on February 1, 2026 by H. Nelson Goodson, a Civil Rights and Immigrant Rights advocate from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carlos A. Aranda, Member Of The Multicultural Coalition To Reclaim MATC Calls For The Immediate Resignation Of Dr. Anthony Cruz

Patricia Gomez and Carlos Aranda who work at MATC met with Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of Milwaukee Area Technical College, in October 2024 to present documentation detailing a pattern of alleged abuse of power by the current MATC administration, including the Human Resources Office that continue to practice retaliation, discrimination, and the persistent lack of advancement opportunities affecting full-time and part-time employees. To date, Dr. Cruz has failed to resolve the hostile work environment at the college.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

January 30, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Friday, Carlos A. Aranda, Ed.D. LPC, NCC, MAC, CSAC Counselor at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) from his hospital bed released the following information to Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA). Aranda was hospitalized at Froedtert Hospital after suffering from a Myasthenia Gravis crisis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder causing fluctuating voluntary muscle weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest.

Aranda says that a meeting with Dr. Anthony Cruz from MATC in October 2024 "was concluded prematurely due to clear indications—through body language and overall demeanor—of a lack of active listening, engagement, and concern regarding the serious matters presented."

"In August 2025, I formally requested that the District Board postpone the investiture of President Dr. Anthony Cruz scheduled for September 19, 2025. This request was made in light of the fact that, on September 18, 2025, four employees representing the Office of Multicultural Student Services were terminated. Despite the gravity and timing of these actions, the Board proceeded with the investiture ceremony as planned.

"Subsequently, I also formally requested that Board members postpone the opening of the new Office of Community Impact. In its current form, this office represents a performative response that risks misleading taxpayers and the public while failing to provide meaningful or restorative services to students who genuinely depend on institutional support.

"Under the leadership of Dr. Cruz, these actions have constituted a disservice to Wisconsin residents and have resulted in documented psychological harm to multiple women who have formally filed legal complaints. Such outcomes raise serious concerns regarding ethical leadership, institutional accountability, and the Board's fiduciary responsibility to ensure non-maleficence, transparency, and equity in public education governance."

Aranda also added, "To date, there has been no official response from the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board or President Dr. Anthony Cruz to the letter submitted by 14 community organizations. The continued strategy of silence and avoidance has deepened institutional harm, damaged public trust, and compounded the psychological and emotional injury experienced by those directly impacted."

"Ignoring legitimate concerns is not neutrality—it is institutional neglect. This silence has reinforced feelings of oppression, emotional distress, and systemic abuse among affected employees and community members.

"The creation of the so-called Office of Community Impact coincided with the elimination of high-level positions held by long-serving employees who supported underrepresented students. This action raises serious ethical and governance concerns. Notably, among Wisconsin's 16 technical college presidents, Dr. Cruz stands alone in advancing this restructuring in a way that misled the community and failed to reflect the actual needs of MATC's diverse student population."

The following interview questions and answers with the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service were provided by Aranda to HNNUSA for publication.

1. Tell me about the coalition—how have they responded since MATC rebranded the department and eliminated positions in August?

The coalition responded with collective concern, documentation, and formal action. Since August, coalition members have engaged in coordinated advocacy, issued written correspondence to the Board and President, participated in public forums, and sought transparency through public accountability mechanisms. Despite these efforts, MATC leadership has failed to engage meaningfully, which has intensified community distrust.

2. Who makes up the coalition—students, staff, community members?

The coalition is composed of community-based organizations, faith leaders, educators, advocates, and allies who represent and serve students historically marginalized by higher-education systems. While individual students and staff are impacted, many are understandably fearful of retaliation. The coalition exists precisely to amplify voices that cannot safely speak alone.

3. Why did you personally get involved in this coalition?

I became involved out of an ethical responsibility to respond to harm. As a community leader and mental-health professional, I recognize the real psychological consequences of institutional abuse, retaliation, and silencing. When public institutions cause harm—especially to those serving vulnerable populations—remaining silent becomes a form of complicity.

4. What concerns did you have when MATC announced the rebranding of the Office of Community Impact?

My concerns were immediate and substantive:

• The rebranding appeared to mask the elimination of experienced leadership, not enhance student support.

• There was no transparent needs assessment demonstrating how this restructuring benefited students.

• The process lacked community consultation, particularly from those most affected.

• It signaled a shift away from accountability toward optics.

5. How does the coalition view the creation of the Office of Community Impact?

The coalition views the Office of Community Impact as structurally and ethically flawed. Rather than strengthening equity, it appears to have been used as a mechanism to consolidate power, eliminate dissenting leadership, and redirect resources away from proven student-support models. Impact cannot be declared by title alone—it must be demonstrated through outcomes and trust.

6. What is the coalition asking MATC to do specifically? What would accountability or repair look like?

• The coalition is calling for immediate and concrete action, including:

• The reinstatement of the four terminated employees, with full back pay and restoration of benefits.

• The immediate resignation of President Dr. Anthony Cruz, as the ethical implications of his leadership are incompatible with stewardship of public funds and a diverse community.

• The launch of an independent external investigation into leadership conduct, governance failures, and potential misuse of authority.

• A commitment to transparent, trauma-informed repair, including acknowledgment of harm and systemic reform.

• Accountability means corrective action, not rebranding. Repair requires restoring people—not just reputations.

7. Anything else you'd like to add?

Yes. This is not about politics or personalities—it is about ethics, governance, and human dignity. Public institutions funded by taxpayers have a moral and legal obligation to act with transparency, fairness, and care. Silence in the face of credible harm is itself a violation of that duty.

The community is watching. Trust can still be restored—but only through truth, accountability, and decisive action.

So far, Dr. Cruz and the MATC Board of Trustees have failed to resolve the unfortunate matters at hand plaguing the college, since Cruz was hired.

Check out the ongoing issues affecting MATC under Dr. Cruz that have rolled over into 2026 and continue without resolve.

Public testimony given at the MATC Board of Trustees meetings regarding the current state of affairs at MATC:

• MATC Alumni and community activist Samuel A. Alford public comment testimony regarding the elimination of the Multicultural Student Services Office by MATC President  Dr. Cruz, during the November 24, 2025 MATC Board of Trustees meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(https://youtu.be/6B-Mndm0Afc)

• Here's the October 2024 MATC Board meeting video where Luz Sosa, Carlos Aranda, Patricia Gómez and others exposed the hostile, harassment, retaliation and discrimination practices by leadership administrators at the technical college. https://youtu.be/Lm_ImpZGXn4

• The December 2024 video, the MATC Board meeting and testimony given by employees and MATC Counselor Carlos Aranda https://youtu.be/ed93-NODo8M

The members of the MATC Board of Trustees are, Erica L. Case, Chairperson; Citlali Mendieta-Ramos, Vice-Chairperson; Dr. Waleed Najeeb, Secretary; Gail Pence, Treasurer; Lauren Baker; Mark F. Foley and Wisconsin State Representative Supreme Moore-Omokunde (D-Milw). (MATC Board of Directors | MATC https://share.google/JBtolZmTGaz4lo885)

Walkout By Students From St. Augustine Prepatory Academy High School Demanding "ICE Out" In The Southside Of Milwaukee

Countless of students from the St. Augustine Prepatory Academy voucher high school walked out in solidarity with immigrant communities and were joined by the Brown Beret Organization Wisaztlan.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

January 30, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Friday, countless of students from St. Augustine Prepatory Academy voucher high school in the Southside of Milwaukee walked out from their school to show solidarity with the immigrant communities. The students were joined by the Brown Beret Organization Wisaztlan who marched with the students in solidarity.

The students and the Brown Beret Organization Wisaztlan marched to the United Migrant Opportunity Services Center, despite the low freezing temp of 15° and snowy weather conditions.

The students defied the St. Augustine Prepatory Academy (Agu Prep) administration attempt to stop (prohibit) the students from walking out due to safety concerns. Jack Wallace, the principal at the Aug Prep attempted to stop the students from exercising their 1st Amendment right to peacefully protest against the alleged illegal acts perpetuated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE). A recent ruling by a federal judge stated that USICE has committed violations in more than 74 cases. (Video link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BQRPvwVaL/)

According to Principal Wallace in a notice to students stated, "We can not condone or support a student walkout...for safety reasons...students who choose to walk out will receive an unexcused absence and may face additional disciplinary action.

The Aug Prep is owned and founded by Gus Ramirez (chairman of HUSCO International) and his family through the Ramirez Family Foundation.

In other local news: Also on January 30, 2026, students from the Veritas High School located at the 3000 block of W. Oklahoma Ave., 3025 W Oklahoma Ave, operated by Seeds of Health, Inc. walked out and marched along East on Oklahoma Ave. chanting and signs saying, families belong together. (Video link: 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EwsAcJhy3/)